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The Frog

The Frog — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world

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Key verse
Exodus 8:2
Where it lived
The “water” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
What it reminds us of
The Frog in Scripture
Illustration: The Frog

Stories from Scripture

The Frog in the stories of the Bible

  1. People of faith

    The Frog in Scripture

    “And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs.” The second plague of Egypt showed that even the smallest creatures of the water obey the Creator and carry out His command.

    Exodus 8:2

  2. The prophets and the wise

    What the Bible teaches about the frog

    “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs…” In the book of Revelation, the picture of frogs reminds us of the deceiving powers of evil, which will be defeated forever by the power of Christ.

    Revelation 16:13

Wonders of Creation

Did you know?

  • The ancient Egyptians worshiped a frog-headed goddess; so the plague of frogs proved to all Egypt that their gods had no power before the one true God.

  • In Bible times, the frog was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.

  • Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.

From the Holy Scriptures

What do we read in the Bible about the frog?

2 And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.

What the frog teaches us

The Frog in Scripture

The frog appears in the story of the exodus from Egypt as a tool of God’s justice. God can use even the smallest creatures to humble the pride of rulers and to set His oppressed people free.

How we can live this out today

Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!

Mini-Quiz

What did you learn about the frog?

In which book of the Bible do we find references to the frog?

For parents and children

At home and in Sunday school

A question for parents and children

What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?

My prayer
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”